Vintage La Roco Star Brooch Colorful Gold Tone Multi-Color Rhinestones Pin DESCRIPTION Sparking star brooch measures ~ 2 5/8"D and weighs approximately 21g. The front is decorated with a large to small, round to teardrop shaped, multi-colored rhinestones. Each point of the large domed star is set with multi color teardrop shaped, round or navette rhinestones and are surrounded by swirls of braided gold tone rope. Smaller round golden multi colored rhinestones are scattered throughout. The edge border is lined with more gold tone braid. La Roco brooches were sold with hang tags so this is not signed but consistent with La Rocco crafted jewelry. This brooch is converted into a pendant. La Roco products were no marked but sold with a tag. Occasionally found on clips, the La Roco" hallmark in script is for some reason not usually found on their brooches.

This item sells for as much as $135 on other web sites. ADDITIONAL INFO American jewelry company, Layko Ross & Co Inc from Seattle WA, originated in 1918 and ceased operations in the 1960s. The designs used traditionally high quality materials for crafting a variety of costume jewelry including earrings, brooches, tie clasps, and lockets. Jewelry from this company is rare, sold at auctions.

CONDITION

Pre-Owned, vintage costume jewelry in excellent condition. All rhinestones present and pin functions as expected. Some patina for new owner to decide to clean or not. No tags but is like new. Very sparkly. This La Roco Star Brooch comes from the estate of an award winning artist and jewelry collector with a pet-free, smoke-free environment.

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